5 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. lard or shortening
4 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water
3 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
10-12 c. flour (I use 10)

Cream first four ingredients. Dissolve soda in hot water. Add to creamy mixture. Add vanilla and flour. Make small balls and bake on greased cookie sheet at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. I use "Pampered Chef" large scoop and get 10 dozen large cookies. Put grease on bottom of glass, dip in bowl of sugar and flatten cookies on cookie sheet before you bake them. Don't overbake. Great cookies.